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EK AFL winners
WE RECEIVED scores of entries
AAT’s Red Centre growth TTC expanding Red
Carnation portfolio
for our Emirates Collingwood E X C L U S I V E Tollman said the AAT Kings
A NEW long-term multi-year operation had doubled in size THE Travel Corporation’s (TTC)
comp (TD 25 Jan), and EK has
agreement between Voyages and over recent years, adding “we upmarket Red Carnation Hotels
chosen the two lucky readers to
AAT Kings is seeing The Travel always have and will continue to brand is expanding in Africa, with
have a pic taken with the Magpies.
Corporation significantly boost its invest strongly in the most up to the planned opening of a new
The winners were Ben Guinane
investments at Ayers Rock Resort. date and young fleet of coaches”. lodge in the Okavango Delta.
from APTI Melbourne and
TTC CEO Brett Tollman yesterday He said growth was coming Xigera Lodge has been operated
Michelle McCracken of APT Travel
confirmed the company was primarily through strong by Wilderness Safaris, in which
Group, and the correct answers
currently constructing eight new occupancy levels at Ayers Rock The Travel Corporation recently
were: (a) Emirates operates 109
houses to support the growth of Resort, thanks in part to the divested its ownership but in the
A380s; (b) EK is celebrating 20
the business, accommodating up promotion of the Field of Light process retained the Botswana
years of being a Collingwood
to 16 additional staff. supported by more flights. property for Red Carnation.
Premier Partner; and (c) EK now
The new houses are due for The inbound Japanese market TTC CEO Brett Tollman told TD
flies to eight UK gateways.
completion next month, with was particularly strong, he said, the company was “spending a
Tollman saying soaring demand including AAT Kings’ unique Field fortune” on Xigera, which will
Australian Dream... in the Red Centre has given the of Light sunrise tour. become a luxury 11-room lodge
DREAM Cruises is today company confidence to “support offering the best game viewing in
promoting its upcoming series the iconic African region.
the longer-term growth of our Today’s issue of TD Also on the agenda for Red
of Australian coastal cruises, business, growth of the resort Travel Daily today has nine Carnation is two new properties
with seven night voyages aboard and also the development of new pages of news, a front cover in Dublin and Edinburgh.
Explorer Dream taking place products and services”. wrap for Dream Cruises, a The new offerings are still the
between Oct 2019 and Feb 2020. Other ongoing works include photo page from Switzerland subject of negotiations with
Inside cabins lead in at just the re-design and upgrade of Tourism, plus full pages from: current property owners, with
$1,199pp including taxes, the existing AAT Kings depot • TMS Talent Tollman saying the company aims
gratuities and a $100 dining credit near Uluru, having outgrown • Tauck to address a shortage in the five
- for more details see the cover the existing facility because the • Quest Apartment Hotels star luxury market in both cities.
page of today’s Travel Daily. company’s fleet is busier.
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Tuesday 5th February 2019
Quest NewQuay Concierge Travel Group sale Tollman downplays
QUEST Apartment Hotels has
SYDNEY-BASED TMC Concierge Reed & Mackay which launched
Brexit concerns
launched the biggest property
Travel Group has been acquired in Singapore in May 2018. THE Travel Corporation says
in its network, with the new
by UK-based corporate and event Reed & Mackay Group CEO, ongoing media speculation about
Quest NewQuay in Melbourne’s
travel business Reed & Mackay. Fred Stratford, said “Australia is a “hard Brexit” is overblown,
Docklands featuring 221 serviced
The sale, involving 100% of the an important strategic market for with CEO Brett Tollman saying he
apartments - one of nine new
business, became effective on our business, with many clients expects calmer heads to prevail in
openings in Australia, NZ and the
01 Feb, and includes all of the operating in the APAC region. the coming weeks as negotiations
UK over the next two years - p12.
Concierge brands along with “Concierge Travel Group are between the parties continue.
Alquemie, Elegant Resorts & known for delivering service of While TTC has a range of
Villas and Freighter Expeditions. the highest quality and I look contingency plans in place to
Concierge was founded in 1979 forward to working closely ensure travellers will not be
as Leggett World Travel by late with the team there to deliver disrupted by the currently
industry pioneer Alan Leggett a unique proposition to the planned pullout by Britain from
(TD 03 Nov 2011), and acquired market,” Stratford added. the EU on 01 Apr, “we are highly
by Don Ferguson and Michael It is expected that in time the confident that things will work
Keating in 2001 who introduced Reed & Mackay brand will be out,” he told TD.
the Concierge brand. rolled out to replace Concierge Tollman said he believes it is
“The business had grown to a Business Travel, particularly likely that the deadline for Brexit
point whereby we had to make as the company’s proprietary will be extended to allow further
a decision how to take it to the technology becomes available to negotiations between the UK and
next level,” said the company’s Concierge’s corporate clients. Europe, and in any event urged
Chairman, Michael Keating. Concierge BT is a member of travellers not to put off plans to
“We felt the answer was the CT Partners group, and has 45 visit Britain, whether it was their
to more deeply connect into Sydney-based staff. first time or 20th visiting.
international markets, so Reed Key long-term corporate clients “We expect things will get
& Mackay presented a perfect of the business include the sorted out,” he said, allowing
opportunity,” he said. Australian Olympic Team. travellers to come and go freely.
Concierge Travel Group MD
David Greenland will continue to
lead the Asia-Pacific expansion of *
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renovations ready
THE Shangri-La Hotel at the
Cairns Marina has completed 53 prizes are up for grabs, including Trip Dollar$,
the $13 million upgrade of 184 Accommodation in the Maldives, Spa Vouchers,
guestrooms, with the nine month Google Home Mini’s and more!
project including a complete
transformation of bathrooms.
The hotel said the renovation Visit: www.qhv.com.au for how to play and win
had “delivered a standard that
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surmounts every expectation”.
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You think you know the
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Tuesday 5th February 2019
Express TTC incentive launch OS Alliance role
Window
AUSTRIAN Airlines has divested
EXPRESS Travel Group (ETG) has italktravel, Independent Travel its 8% stake in listed charter
unveiled details of an exclusive
incentive in partnership with The
Group and Select Travel Group
agents for bookings across
carrier Alliance Airlines, with Seat
speculation its shareholding is
Travel Corporation, which will see TTC brands including Trafalgar, part of the 19.9% unveiled as ENVIRONMENTALLY conscious
20 top achieving agents each win Contiki, Insight Vacations, being in Qantas hands late last tourists in search of sustainable
a European “self-paced” famil. AAT Kings, Adventure World, week (TD 01 Feb). dining options should be flocking
Emirates and Dubai Tourism Uniworld, Busabout, U by A “substantial shareholder to a London restaurant now
are also participating in the Uniworld, Luxury Gold, CostSaver notice” lodged yesterday with the serving grey squirrel lasagne.
promotion, which is being and Inspiring Journeys. ASX indicates Austrian Airlines AG Ivan Tisdall-Downs, the chef
dubbed “TTC Escapes with ETG CEO Tom Manwaring said held just over 10 million shares at Native restaurant in the
Express Travel Group”. it was the first of an annual TTC in Alliance until last Fri - the city’s Borough Market district,
ETG Executive GM, Ari Magoutis, Escapes program which reflects same day Qantas blindsided the told news service UPI he had
said the incentive was “an the group’s “growing, long airline with the revelation it had managed to source the squirrels
exceptional opportunity for our standing partnership with The acquired a significant stake. from his wild boar supplier.
agents to personally experience Travel Corporation. Alliance Airlines works closely Widespread culling of the
the diverse award-winning brands “We are pleased that we with QF rival Virgin Australia, invasive rodents would have
of The Travel Corporation and can bring together two of our under a charter partnership seen the meat normally go to
Emirates, along with an exclusive preferred partners in TTC and approved by the Australian waste, but Tisdall-Downs said
stopover experience in Dubai”. Emirates to reward our members Competition and Consumer squirrel was “one of the most
To be in the running consultants with this exclusive opportunity”. Commission (TD 18 May 2018). sustainable proteins you can
must register, complete a training The incentive is part of a deeper Alliance is also set to operate cook,” tasting similar to rabbit.
element and then book any relationship between Express VA’s services between Brisbane Grey squirrels are considered
participating TTC brand and and TTC which was unveiled and Port Moresby using Fokker an invasive species in the UK,
ticket a minimum number of EK in Shanghai last Nov at the 100 aircraft from later this month, with a lack of predators meaning
flights through Express Ticketing Independent Travel Group Forum in turn freeing up a Virgin 737- populations are booming and
between 04 Feb and 30 Jun 2019. (TD 19 Nov 2018) - for more info 800 to operate on the Tasman. taking over red squirrel habitats.
TTC Escapes is open to all see www.ttcescapes.com.au.
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Hotel trend report Bris cruise terminal
A NEW report released by guest THE Port of Brisbane has
acquisition platform SiteMinder announced two key contractors
has revealed a list of the top 12 have been assigned as part of
hotel booking revenue makers the construction of the city’s
of 2018, based on the total gross new $158 million Brisbane
revenue of its customers. International Cruise Terminal.
Tuesday 5th February 2019 According to the report, the top Wharf construction is set to be
six booking channels included undertaken by Brady Marine &
Booking.com, Expedia, direct Civil, while civil works and the
Botswana’s Sanctuary refresh bookings with hotels, global terminal building will be delivered
distribution systems, Agoda and by Hindmarsh.
Jetstar/HooRoo/Qantas. “The Port of Brisbane’s $158
AOT Group, Hotelbeds, Lido, million Brisbane International
Hostelworld Group, need it now, Cruise Terminal... is expected
and HotelsCombined rounded out to contribute $1.3 billion in net
the top 12 list. expenditure into the Brisbane
The report also states that the economy alone over the
total number of trips to Australia coming two decades,” said QLD
reached 9.3m in 2018, a rise of Minister for State Development,
67% compared with 10 years ago. Manufacturing, Infrastructure
and Planning, Cameron Dick.
The new terminal is scheduled
New United Club to open in time for the 2020
UNITED Airlines has welcomed cruising season.
THE Sanctuary Baines’ Camp overlook the river, with each a new United Club to its network,
in Botswana has unveiled an featuring a Star Bath (pictured). located at the Fort Lauderdale-
extensive refurbishment to its Rooms include four poster beds Hollywood International Airport.
Air Canada signs
retreat-style accommodation. that can be rolled out onto the The club, which is the first AIR Canada and Chorus
Located above the Boro River terrace to enjoy a “sleeping under of four new clubs set to open Aviation, parent company of
in a private position bordering the stars” experience. in 2019, offers eligible guests Jazz Aviation, have finalised an
the Moremi Game Reserve in The camp also offers guests passing through the destination Amended and Extended Capacity
the Okavango Delta, the updated access to alfresco dining as well free wi-fi, wellness rooms and a Purchase Agreement that will
camp now includes larger rooms as a lounge area showcasing range of specially curated local secure Jazz Aviation’s place in the
with extended decking. hanging chairs & intimate seating. food and beverage options. airline’s network for an additional
Each of the six rooms offer “light The property is offering a Further United Clubs are 10 years.
and airy bedrooms” opening number of deals on stays scheduled to open at a range of The agreement also sees Air
out onto curved terraces that throughout 2019, more HERE. airports such as New Orleans, Canada completing a US$97.26m
New York and North Carolina. equity investment in Chorus.
A&K’s Queensland BDM
Retires After 26 Years
After 26 very successful years at Abercrombie & Kent,
including many years as the face of A&K to the trade in
Queensland, Megan Middleton is retiring at the end of
this week to focus on her family horticulture business and
explore even more of the world.
Throughout her career, Megan has exemplified the A&K
values – pioneering, courageous, trustworthy, stylish
and welcoming – always acting with integrity and good
humour, and forming incredible relationships with
agents and clients.
A&K looking for new QLD Sales Manager
Megan’s will be very big shoes to fill, but we’re now
on the lookout for our next great Queensland Agency
Sales Manager. If you’re passionate about travel and
want to help Queensland agents build great businesses
by delivering extraordinary travel experiences to their
clients, we’d like to hear from you.
For more information on this role and other current
vacancies at A&K, click here.
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NT arts campaign
THE Northern Territory has MONEY
launched a new marketing WELCOME to Money, TD’s Tue
campaign to promote its feature on what the Australian
Aboriginal art and culture and dollar is doing.
encourage more holiday bookings
to the Territory. AU$1 = US0.720
Tuesday 5th February 2019 The campaign will promote the THE AUDUSD was weaker
Territory’s art centres, festivals, overnight as markets turned
events, Aboriginal rock art ahead of today’s Reserve Bank
Diamond polished Walk high country sites, commercial and public art of Australia meeting.
PRINCESS Cruises’ Diamond VICTORIA’S High Country has galleries as well as cultural tours. The AUDUSD fell 0.4% in its
Princess has revealed a series of launched a new site, Walk High “The world’s biggest art gallery second-straight losing session
refreshed onboard renovations Country, featuring more than 100 isn’t in New York or Paris, it’s right along with the AUDEUR, which
following a 14-day, multimillion walks around the region. here, the NT,” said NT Minister fell 0.1%.
dollar dry dock in Singapore. The guided experiences include for Tourism, Sport and Culture, The AUDNZD also fell 0.2%.
Continuing Princess Cruises’ the Mt Buller, Ness Hinneberg, Lauren Moss. The AUDGBP was ever- so-
“Come Back New Promise” the Hike Priestess of Skadi slightly higher as the ongoing
“That’s the message we’ll be
Brexit turmoil weighed heavily
commitment focused on Adventures; a guided High making sure is heard loud and
on the GBP.
investing more than $450 million Country Hiking Tour around Mt clear around the country.”
Other than the RBA, the
across the global fleet, the Stirling; and the Bright Adventure Watch the full arts campaign Aussie market is likely to be
onboard enhancements include Company’s new three-hour video HERE. driven by key economic releases
entertainment upgrades, a casino, guided adventure at Mount today such as the Dec retail
a Lotus Spa & Fitness Centre and Buffalo, the Cathedral Explorer.
a new wine list. More information on the Accor uses its noodle sales, which are expected to
be quite flat and the Jan trade
Further general refurbishments walking tours can be found via ACCORHOTELS has joined balance numbers.
were also completed, including an www.walkhighcountry.com.au. Canberra’s Night Noodle Markets Wholesale rates this morning.
upgraded digital audio system for as the festival’s official major
US $0.720
the Princess Theatre, Explorers accommodation partner, as part
Lounge and Club Fusion, and new Tri Mantra Ironman of Good Food Month.
UK £0.552
NZ $1.042
furnishings in the Horizon Court. MANTRA Hotels has teamed up The festival features Asian Euro €0.630
Following the dry dock, the with Ironman Australia to become Hawker-style dishes from Hoy
Japan ¥79.34
2,670-passenger Diamond the accommodation provider at Pinoy, Churken, Shallot Thai, Mr
Thailand ß22.45
Princess will embark on a seven of its events, from Port Bao, Bangkok Street Food and China ¥4.813
12-night sailing to Phu My, Nha Macquarie to Port Douglas, for What the Pho. South Africa 9.629
Trang, Hong Kong, Taipei, Osaka the next three years. AccorHotels will be serving a Canada $0.940
and Shimizu before returning to To celebrate, Mantra Hotels is candy-land inspired sweets stall. Crude oil US$55.26
Yokohama for her 2019 Japan offering a 10% discount on stays The festival kicks off on 01 Mar
cruise season. at selected resorts. at Reconciliation Place.
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Oprah welcomes HAL ship
Tuesday 5th February 2019
DL’s Best in Class Chinese lure boost
DELTA Air Lines is set to THE Australian Government
welcome North America’s first has announced an $11 million
A220-100 aircraft this week when injection of funding for the
the plane departs New York’s Approved Destination Scheme
LaGuardia airport on 07 Feb. (ADS) to attract more Chinese
To celebrate the arrival of tour groups to Australia.
the aircraft, Delta Air Lines has The ADS scheme allows Chinese
launched a three-part mini series tourists to travel to Australia
called “Best in Class” that takes a in guided groups organised
behind-the-scenes look into the by outbound tour operators
design and safety features of the approved by Australian and THE undisputed queen of that travel has the power to open
new addition. Chinese government authorities. the American TV screen Oprah minds, build connections and
Viewers will hear from Minister for Trade, Tourism and Winfrey (pictured) was on inspire shared humanity across
employees from across the Investment Simon Birmingham hand last weekend to officially cultures,” Ashford said.
business who have played a said the ADS accounted for 25% welcome Nieuw Statendam to the “Oprah’s magnetic energy and
“critical role” in preparing the of all Chinese visitors to Australia Holland America Line family. astounding ability to inspire
A220 to join Delta’s fleet, as well each year and around $1 billion in The glittering dedication others is admired around the
as an overview of the assembly tourism expenditure. ceremony was streamed live world, and today was the perfect
line and paint shop. “It’s a major reason why China throughout the world from Port culmination of a memorable
To view ep one, CLICK HERE. is Australia’s fastest growing Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, few days together on Nieuw
and highest spending inbound... where Winfrey formally named Statendam,” he added.
market,” Birmingham said. the vessel to much fanfare. Following the ceremony, a gala
“The ADS is critical to making Orlando Ashford, President of dinner was held on board where
sure the thousands of Chinese Holland America Line, joined the guests were invited to participate
tour group tourists who come US icon up on stage to mark the in a maritime tradition of pouring
to Australia have a cracking time celebratory occasion. Champagne over the ship’s bell.
whilst getting a taste for our “We are deeply honoured to Nieuw Statendam is the sixth
This week Travel Daily and
country’s world-class natural have Oprah Winfrey serve as the ship in the company’s history to
Swagman Tours is giving five lucky beauty, food and wine, iconic godmother of our newest ship in bear the name.
readers the chance to win Scent of attractions & incredible wildlife.” a celebration of our shared belief
Fear by Tony Park.
W Dubai opens
Afghanistan
veteran Sean
Mumbrella deadline Dominica recovery W HOTELS Worldwide has
Bourke’s FINAL entries for Mumbrella’s CARIBBEAN nation Dominica announced the opening of the
world Travel Marketing Awards are due almost doubled the amount of 350-room W Dubai – The Palm.
explodes by this Fri 08 Feb. int’l arrivals between Oct and Dec The hotel is located on the Palm
when an IED The awards will be presented at 2018, recording 22,178 visitors. Jumeirah in Dubai, the largest
detonates a full gala dinner evening at the The figure is a 95% increase man-made island in the world,
in South Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on 11 on the same quarter in 2017, and boasts an “electrifying style”
Africa’s Sabi Apr with hundreds in attendance.
Sand Game with the recovery attributed and “evocative design”.
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the elusive bomb maker who Fairfield in Japan
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Christine, his ex-wife - before it’s The 300-room Osaka-based CO N TAC T YO U R
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AFTA Update
from Jayson Westbury
2019 is the Year important aspect of the ongoing
of the Pig in the debate that tourism needs to be
Chinese Lunar a two-way balance in order for
Year calendar, larger markets to maintain an
Tuesday 5th February 2019 and Feb is the interest in Australia.
month of This is particularly important for
Bulldogs at Mantra Mooloolaba celebration
as the new
China as the Chinese Government
has so much control over where
year begins. its citizens can travel and so we
The Pig is the twelfth of the must ensure we maintain strong,
zodiac animals, and it is in that frank and honest dialogue with
position because myth has it the Chinese tourism industry and
that the Pig was last to the party the government alike.
because it had overslept, which One of the main reasons AFTA
caused the delay in its arrival and supports the World Tourism
relegated the Pig to last spot. Alliance, which was formed a few
While I am sure this is a very years ago in China, is to ensure
interesting historical fact to all that an open dialogue continues
those readers of this column, the to ensure a strong understanding
THE Western Bulldogs AFL team Jayride expansion important point is that over the of the market, the needs of
completed their fifth pre-season months of Jan and Feb this year the market and how together
ASX-LISTED airport transfer about one third of all inbound Australia and China can achieve
camp at Mantra Mooloolaba
marketplace Jayride Group Chinese tourists for 2019 will much greater results for each
Beach in Qld last week.
Limited today confirmed the arrive in Australia - that’s about other by working together.
They’ve also already booked for
addition of 13 new countries to 300,000 visitors. So to all those in the Australian
next year, and to commemorate
its destination portfolio. China continues to be our most travel industry that have an
their association with the
CEO Rod Bishop said that important inbound market and interest in China, a desire to travel
property, the team presented
means travellers can now book there appears to be little that will to China, or have been talking to
hotel staff with a signed jersey to
online and travel with Jayride cause a decline in the forecast clients about a holiday in China, I
thank them for their hospitality.
in a total of 44 countries, with for a continued strong growth wish you a very Happy Lunar New
the additions including India, in movement from China to Year and all the very best for this
Emirates CZ deal Cambodia, Fiji and French Australia. the Year of the Pig.
EMIRATES and China Southern Polynesia in the Asia-Pacific. For the outbound industry, it As a final fun fact, if you were
Airlines today announced a In Europe Jayride has added is also pleasing to see that the born in 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959,
new codeshare agreement, 12 airports in Norway, 16 in numbers of Australians heading 1971, 1983, 1995 or 2007, this is
to China continue to be strong also your year as these are the
with the pact adding eight new Sweden, four in Denmark, nine in
and in growth which is a good previous “Years of the Pig” as the
destinations in China to the EK Finland and two in Iceland, while
sign for the continued and zodiac animal calendar falls.
global network. other country additions include
The initial phase of the deal Jamaica, Barbados, Curacao and
includes Fuzhou, Chongqing, the Dominican Republic in the NZ ramps up AIME NCL’s touchdown
Kunming, Xiamen, Chengdu, Caribbean. TOURISM New Zealand is NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL)
Nangjing and Xi’an, while China gearing up to join a raft of has become the first major cruise
Southern passengers will be Italy travel update exhibitors at the 2019 Asia line to run a TV commercial
offered connectivity across the Pacific Incentives Meetings Event during the telecast of the Super
Middle East including to Riyadh, SMARTRAVELLER has released (AIME), which is set to take place Bowl LIII, which aired on Mon.
Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, a new travel advisory for Italy, in Melbourne from 18 to 20 Feb. The Super Bowl advertisement
Kuwait and Cairo. including information about The 100% Pure New Zealand formed part of the company’s
The agreement also includes driving in summer and winter. stand will span 135m2, with international TVC initiative, which
EK flights to African destinations Headlights must be used a team of 35 representatives included its first-ever Australia
such as Lagos and the Seychelles. on main roads day and night, attending across the country. and New Zealand advertisements
It’s the first codeshare between while snow chains or tyres are See more information regarding which were launched locally in
Emirates and a Chinese carrier. mandatory in mountainous areas. the event HERE. Sep 2018.
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Winter fun in
Switzerland
Tuesday 5th February 2019 NINE lucky snow holiday specialists
have recently returned from an adventure
fuelled weeklong ski trip to Switzerland. Spending time in four of the country’s
most popular ski resorts and villages of Zermatt, Andermatt, Engelberg and
Grindelwald, the agents were treated to a host of winter activities including
lots of skiing at every resort, zip-lining across the First Glider in Grindelwald,
tobogganing, cliff walks, snow hikes and of course the all-necessary and
important apres-ski!
Making their way from point to point with their handy Swiss Travel Pass, the
group were not only impressed by the door-to-door luggage service, but also by
the sheer efficiency of the network. Their Glacier
Express journey from Zermatt to Andermatt AGENTS were thrilled with their
was a major jaw-dropping highlight, as was First Glider ride in Grindelwald -
their stay at the newly opened Radisson Blu in Jungfrau Region.
Andermatt and their dinner experience at the
stunning Chedi Andermatt.
EN JOYIN G a perfect
Participating agents on the famil included
bluebird day skiing
Charlene Davis and Tegan Fritsche from
in Zermatt with the
Sno’n’Ski; Karen Edenborough from Flight
majestic Matterhorn
Centre; Steph Laurenson and Kirsty Newsome
in the backdrop.
from Skimax; Lindy Hill from Travel Managers;
Sylvia Schmiedl from Travelplan; Melissa
Tomkins from Mogul Ski World; and Penni TR AV ELL ING on the ico
nic
Mason of Bayview Travel. Hosting the group was Glacier Express from Zer
matt
Mark Wettstein, Director of Switzerland Tourism to Andermatt.
Australia and New Zealand.
SWISS
mountain
lifestyle at the
Apres-Ski Bus
in Grindelwald.
GE TT ING spoiled KR ISTI N A
with a divine Sambaher from
dinner at the super TravelZoo with
Fern
luxurious Chedi Speechley and
Sue
Resort in Andermatt. Elliot of Gate 1
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